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Wednesday Calls

The discussion centered on the controversy surrounding Laura Libby’s post about a transgender athlete’s win, highlighting the hypocrisy of using children in political contexts. Matt Gagnon criticized the Democrats for their inconsistent stance on using kids in photos and argued that the issue of doxing is overblown. He also criticized Ryan Fecteau for stripping Libby’s vote, suggesting it was a political stunt that backfired, nationalizing the story and potentially harming the athlete’s family. The conversation also touched on the broader implications of political maneuvering and the filibuster’s role in hindering radical reforms.

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